The Perishers strip art, rare first issues of British comics on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction

By John Freeman on March 2, 2022

eBay comic auctioneers Phil-Comics latest sale features 265 listings, including original comic art that includes a great example of “The Perishers” newspaper strip, and much more.

Battle Picture Weekly No. 1, cover dated 8th March 1975 with Free Gift - World War Two Combat Stickers — *Battle Picture Weekly No. 1, cover dated 8th March 1975 with Free Gift – World War Two Combat Stickers*

*Beezer Book 1980-2003 inclusive (24 books to last issue)*

*Mighty World of Marvel #118-155 (1975) x 26 Most FN, FN/FN+*

*Pixie No. 1, cover dated 24th June 1972*

*“Maid Marion” strip from Pixie No. 1, cover dated 24th June 1972*

Thunderbirds Holiday Special comic 1971 — *Thunderbirds Holiday Special 1971*

*The Perishers original artwork (late 1970s, P.79) by Dennis Collins*

A single page of original artwork for a strip called "Pryde of the RAF" - from the Jim Baikie collection — *A single page of original artwork for a strip called “Pryde of the RAF” – from the Jim Baikie collection*

*“Stay Awhile” strip, inspired by the Dusty Springfield song of the same name, for Valentine comic. Original Artwork for issue cover dated 27th June 1964 (2 pages)*

Run by Phil Shrimpton, Phil-Comics specialises in vintage comics and related items such as annuals, holiday specials, free gifts and original artwork.

Holding monthly eBay auctions, often with 500+ listings, they aim to bring a diverse array of items – and are always on the lookout for vintage comic collections, either to buy or auction on commission.

• Check out the latest auction items at ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics

• Bidding on items in this auction begins to close on Sunday 6th March 2022

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John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.